{"product_id":"cemetery-research-guide-september-2026","title":"Cemetery Research Guide - September 2026","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmersive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 24, 2026 7PM ET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUnlocking Stories Beneath the Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenealogy isn't always done from the comfort of your home. Sometimes, to find the full story of your ancestors, you have to get out and do some field research—or in this case, some cemetery sleuthing!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this immersive (rebroadcast), course, you'll learn how to be a true cemetery detective. We’ll start by uncovering the seven types of cemeteries where your ancestors might be buried and the six types of markers you'll encounter. You'll learn how to interpret the clues and symbols left behind, even the most cryptic ones, and discover what vital information to look for in different cemetery records. We'll also examine some truly unusual markers before closing the course with a few poignant and unforgettable \"Stories in Stone.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Interactive Learning with an Expert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/7682\/6792\/files\/Joy_Neighbors_Headshot_2025_100x100.png?v=1757352737\" alt=\"Joy Neighbors\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; float: none;\"\u003eJoy Neighbors\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Tombstone Tourist with an avid interest in cemeteries, history, and genealogy. 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